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Anthony Joshua Gets Under Armour’s Search for London’s Future Athletes off to Smashing Start

Retail Focus

Today Under Armour athlete Anthony Joshua unveiled the home for Under Armour (UA) Next, an athletic programme designed to identify, train, and develop London’s young athletes and sports leaders of tomorrow. Joshua launched the new Battersea Power Station Brand House, which contains the UA Next Academy, by smashing his way through the storefront glass.

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World-first airport Oreo Cafe opens in the Middle East

Inside Retail

Oreo has launched its first coffee shop inside Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (HIA), as it aims to grow its presence internationally. The Oreo Cafe is a collaboration between Mondelez World Travel Retail, Hamad International Airport, and Qatar Duty Free. This is the first Oreo Cafe outside the US and the first in an airport. “This exceptional partnership has brought a world-first to the world’s leading airport, and we have truly delivered on our mission to bring exclusive experi

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The Handbag Clinic Debuts in Fenwick, York with Range of Restoration Services

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Luxury handbag restoration and pre-owned designer resale retailer, The Handbag Clinic, is expanding its partnership with premium department store Fenwick with the opening of its third in-store concession in Fenwick York. The launch of the store in York followed two successful launches in Fenwick Newcastle and Fenwick Colchester. Both concessions had rapid growth within the last 12 months, with Newcastle turnover up 77% and Colchester up 32% YoY.

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How global brands embraced Ramadan this year

Inside Retail

More than 270 million muslims will observe the holy month of Ramadan across Southeast Asia this year. The month-long festivities that include gift exchanges, iftar events and shopping for new clothes and house decor has always had a significant impact on retail in years before, however, this year marks the first Ramadan celebrations for some time without any Covid restrictions.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and guest speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Gramicci chooses Seven Dials, Covent Garden for its inaugural global store

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Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Gramicci, the internationally renowned lifestyle clothing brand, is to make its global bricks and mortar debut at Seven Dials in Covent Garden. Located at 3 Earlham Street, the 1,400 sq ft debut store will stock the brand’s unique range of functional outdoor fashion. Designed with movement in mind, Gramicci’s range of high-quality apparel is steeped in the brand’s climbing heritage, providing minimalist, hard-wearing and functional outerwear.

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Ikea unveils US$2.2 billion expansion plan 

Inside Retail

Ikea is planning to invest more than US$2.2 billion in an omnichannel expansion strategy in the US over the next three years. According to Ikea, this is the company’s largest investment in the US in four decades, and it will focus on creating new stores and expanding fulfilment networks to serve more Americans. Ikea will build new shops and extend its fulfilment network to give better delivery alternatives and provide a product range that matches the demands of everyday living in diverse

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Tesco to opens the doors to its first ever pub to celebrate Coronation

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Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Ahead of the Coronation, supermarket Tesco is encouraging the nation to do good by going to the pub, as it opens the doors to its first ever public house: The King in the Castle. Located in London’s Farringdon, The King in the Castle is inviting people to come together with friends and family, whether they’re […] If you want more information Retail

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New Bershka store opens doors at Blanchardstown Centre

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Bershka, the international fashion retailer, today opens the doors to its new store at Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin’s largest retail and leisure destination. Bershka is owned by Spanish multinational clothing company Inditex, whose portfolio also includes ZARA, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear and Stradivarius, amongst others. The news follows the recent opening of ZARA’s largest store in Ireland at the centre.

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Top Retail Trends for 2023 and Beyond

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The retail industry evolves as much as any other. Each year brings new trends as competitive businesses search for the tactics that will help them stand out. As 2023’s first quarter comes to a close, the patterns shaping the market are becoming apparent. Various new retail and consumer trends influence the decisions businesses make when sending their products to stores.

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Stratford-upon-Avon uses street art installation to mark William Shakespeare’s birthday and regenerate local high street

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A first of its kind urban art installation will be displayed in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, which will see established urban artists revamp now-disused retail spaces on the high street to create an immersive exhibition influenced by some of William Shakespeare ’ s best-known sonnets. Acclaimed artists Church of Best Ever, Cee Illustrate, Ed Hicks, Tom J Newell, Zoe Power, and Pete Barber will unveil their new work on Shakespeare ’ s 459 th birthday on Friday 21 st April 2023.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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How Healthy Is Your Building?

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Similar to how LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the most widely used green building rating system in the world, aims to measure and improve a building’s environmental impact through design, the WELL Building Standard seeks to quantify a building’s human impact. WELL sets pathways for supporting physical and mental wellbeing across 10 core concepts, including air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind, community and innovation.

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The O2’s Q1 and Easter Half Term Performance Surpasses Expectations, Rivals 2019 Trade Levels

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The O 2, which is owned and operated by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has reported a stellar trading period throughout Q1 and Easter half term, with sales throughout the destination surpassing 2019 results. Strengthened by impressive leasing activity with an abundance of new openings across retail, leisure, and F&B, as well as a strong run of events at The O2 arena including Country to Country festival, two nights of Ed Sheeran and nine nights of Elton John, The O 2 ’s ongoing pos

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Jack Wolfskin launch new documentary Serengeti of America to rewild Great Plains

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! New documentary, Serengeti of America, launches today on free environmental streaming platform WaterBear in partnership with Jack Wolfskin. This comes as part of their broader initiative to inspire action through storytelling.

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Experience the Beauty of Sakura Blossom and New Beginnings with Rituals Cosmetics’ Immersive Pop-Up in Covent Garden

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Rituals Cosmetics UK & IE is set to bring an immersive experience to London’s Covent Garden with its two-day pop-up, designed to offer visitors the chance to experience the beauty of Sakura blossom and celebrate new beginnings. The event will take place from 21-22 April 2023 at 4 Henrietta Street and will be an opportunity for customers to immerse themselves in the brand’s best-selling The Ritual of Sakura Collection, featuring the delicate aromas of cherry blossom and rice milk.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib

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New Bershka store opens doors at Blanchardstown Centre

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Bershka, the international fashion retailer, today opens the doors to its new store at Blanchardstown Centre, Dublin’s largest retail and leisure destination. Bershka is owned by Spanish multinational clothing company Inditex, whose portfolio also includes ZARA, Massimo Dutti, Pull&Bear and Stradivarius, amongst others.

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Luxury jewelry brand Âme opens its flagship store in New York’s Soho district, showcasing a unique sensorial experience.

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Renowned architects Baranowitz + Kronenberg (B+K) have designed the flagship showroom of high-end designer jewellery brand Âme in New York, located in the heart of Lower Manhattan. The store opened on Spring Street, Soho before the holidays, and B+K took inspiration from the shadows of the undulating cast iron facades typical of this district. The design of the store represents the combination of past, present and future, reflecting the very soul of Âme.

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Retail sales volumes have fallen by 0.9% in March 2023, latest ONS data shows

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retail sales volumes are estimated to have fallen by 0.9% in March 2023, following a rise of 1.1% in February 2023 (revised from a rise of 1.2%), the latest ONS data reveals. Looking at the broader picture, sales volumes rose by 0.6% in the three months to March 2023 when compared with the previous three […] If you want more information Retail Time

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Selfridges Embraces Sustainability with ‘Worn Again’: A Season Showcasing Circular and Secondhand Shopping Experiences

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Selfridges, the iconic British department store, is ushering in a new era of sustainable retail with its ambitious plan to ensure 45% of transactions come from circular products and services by 2030. This commitment will be realised through its Reselfridges ecosystem, encompassing Resale, Rental, Repair, Refill, and Recycle services. In a bid to showcase its dedication to sustainability, Selfridges is hosting “Worn Again”, a season of secondhand and circular shopping experiences, fro

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Planning the Architecture of Your Modular DXP

Are you considering moving away from a monolith platform and over to composable architecture? Join experts from Google Cloud, GroupBy, and Orium as they discuss the benefits of moving to a modular digital experience platform. In this masterclass, uncover key indicators that show your brand is ready for a modular DXP, and learn how to lay the foundation for composable commerce.

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Retail Times supports coast to coast bike ride in support of charity for prevention of young suicide

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Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Retail Times is supporting a coast to coast bike ride, organised by a local cycling group, to raise money for PAPYRUS, the national Charity for the Prevention of Young suicide. The event has been organised by Andy Kendal after the suicide of his daughter, Georgie, at the very young age of 24 in August 2022. […] If you want more information Retail T

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Ferrari expands official dealer network with new dealership in Glasgow

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Ferrari has expanded the official dealer network with the addition of a new Ferrari dealership at a completely new location in Glasgow. This is the first time Ferrari has awarded an additional franchise for over 15 years, making this the second Ferrari dealership in Scotland and the fifth dealership in the UK for the Sytner Group. This means that Ferrari clients are now served by 2 dealerships: Graypaul Edinburgh and Graypaul Glasgow.

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Mapp’s 2023 State of Customer Experience in the UK: AI believed to be hottest trend, but only 18% of companies plan to invest in AI technology

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Mapp, the international provider of insight-led customer experiences, has surveyed marketing priorities and industry trends for the current year, as it did in 2021 and 2022. This year’s survey has focused on Customer Experience for B2C marketers to uncover what their strategies will be throughout 2023 and beyond.

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Alibaba.com records surging demand for sustainable products amongst UK B2B buyers

Retail Times

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Alibaba.com, one of the world’s leading B2B ecommerce marketplaces, has revealed a significant increase in the number of UK businesses sourcing more sustainable products, with high growth in several product categories, including refillable cosmetics (+64% year-on-year growth), organic detergents (+58%), and eco-friendly sanitation (+21%).

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How Personalized Customer Experiences Drive Retail Growth and Revenue

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton - Associate Director of Product Strategy at Orium | Sam Panzer - Director of Industry Strategy at Talon.One | Frank Passantino - Director of Product Management at Bloomreach

More and more, customers are expecting a better personalized CX. But can retailers actually deliver? Data from McKinsey shows that companies that excel in personalization increase their revenue by 40%, but despite these numbers, retailers struggle to implement customer personalization strategies. So what are the potential solutions? Join us to gain a better understanding of the current retail landscape and learn what you can do to translate personalization strategies into practical implementatio